Influenza virus is a single-stranded RNA virus, segmented, 70nm diameter and enveloped. Strains are described by geographic origin, strain number, year of isolation, hemagglutination (H) and neuraminidase (N) antigens. It is an acute viral disease of the uper respiratory tract characterized by fever, headache, chills, myalgia, weakness, runny nose and sore throat. Cough can be severe. Nausea and vomiting are uncommon. Fatality is generally low, except for those with chronic lung or heart conditions.

Catalog #

I7650-81C

Applications

Suitable for use in ELISA, Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions

ELISA: 1:20-1:200

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen): 1:10-1:50. Acetone fixation is recommended. Not suitable for use with paraffin sections

Immunofluorescence: 1:10-1:50

Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability

May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Clone Type

Monoclonal

Isotype

IgG2a

Clone No

7E139

Host

Mouse

Concentration

~0.1mg/ml

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 1% BSA, 0.1% sodium azide.

Purity

Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.

Immunogen

Partially purified Influenza A

Specificity

Recognizes Influenza A, Nucleoprotein. Also reacts against all strains of Influenza A.

Important Note

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.